Angling Opportunities

Several fishing guides are available at Falcon Reservoir. A list is available
from the Zapata Chamber of Commerce. Falcon has long been regarded as one of
the best largemouth bass lakes in the
state. To win a bass tournament at Falcon, it often takes a 5-6 pound average/fish
for your stringer. Channel
catfish provide additional
opportunities, with an occasional blue or flathead catfish.
Recent drought conditions have adversely impacted the white bass and crappie
populations.

Species

Poor

Fair

Good

Excellent

Largemouth Bass

Catfish

Crappie

White Bass

Fishing Cover/Structure

Falcon is a relatively shallow lake with gradual sloping banks found in the
majority of the reservoir. At low lake levels rock piles and standing timber
provide the majority of structure. At conservation pool level, strong growths
of terrestrial vegetation provide excellent cover and structure. Prior to the
onslaught of the drought, hydrilla provided good fishing cover along the shoreline.

Tips & Tactics

Largemouth bass anglers are more successful during the spring,
fall and winter months. Popular baits include spinner baits, crank baits and
Texas
and Carolina rigged worms. These are used around flooded brush, points, and
offshore structure which includes humps, rock piles, inundated buildings, and
road beds. Summer fishing at Falcon can be tough, partially because of the
South Texas heat.
The same
lures mentioned above along with top-water and
buzz baits (fished early
and late) are successful. Catfish can
be caught almost any time during the year. Stink baits or natural baits such
as shad, shrimp or sunfish are effective for catching catfish throughout the
lake.